Mixed Practice Test 7

Question 1

The most abundant element in the universe is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen — Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe (~75% by mass).‌​‍

Answer

Oxygen

Answer

Carbon

Answer

Helium

Question 2

Article 44 directs the State to provide:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Uniform Civil Code — Article 44 (DPSP) directs a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens.‌​‍

Answer

Free education

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Panchayati Raj

Answer

Prohibition

Question 3

The first Indian woman in space was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kalpana Chawla — Kalpana Chawla (1997, Columbia mission). ‌​‍She was of Indian origin but US citizen.

Answer

Sunita Williams

Answer

Tessy Thomas

Answer

Ritu Karidhal

Question 4

Teak and Sal are found in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tropical Deciduous forests — Teak and Sal are in Tropical Deciduous (Monsoon) forests — most widespread in India.‌​‍

Answer

Tropical Evergreen forests

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Desert forests

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Mangrove forests

Question 5

The Planning Commission was set up in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1950 — Planning Commission set up on 15 March 1950. ‌​‍Replaced by NITI Aayog on 1 January 2015.

Answer

1947

Answer

1951

Answer

1955

Question 6

Verghese Kurien is associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

White Revolution — Dr. Verghese Kurien = Father of White Revolution (milk/dairy). Founded AMUL.‌​‍

Answer

Green Revolution

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Blue Revolution

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IT Revolution

Question 7

The Preamble was based on the Objectives Resolution moved by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Objectives Resolution on 13 December 1946.‌​‍

Answer

Ambedkar

Answer

Patel

Answer

Rajendra Prasad

Question 8

Which is the hardest mineral?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Diamond — Diamond = 10 on Mohs scale (hardest). Corundum = 9. Topaz = 8.‌​‍

Answer

Quartz

Answer

Topaz

Answer

Corundum

Question 9

Malappuram district was formed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1969 — Malappuram was formed on 16 June 1969 from parts of Kozhikode and Palakkad.‌​‍

Answer

1956

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1972

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1982

Question 10

The gas used in advertising signs (neon lights) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Neon — Neon gas glows red-orange when electrified — used in neon signs.‌​‍

Answer

Argon

Answer

Helium

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Xenon

Question 11

The synonym of 'OBSOLETE' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Outdated — Obsolete = no longer in use, outdated.‌​‍

Answer

Modern

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Useful

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Current

Question 12

Gandhi was assassinated on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30 January 1948 — Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948 by Nathuram Godse. ‌​‍30 Jan = Martyrs' Day.

Answer

2 October 1948

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15 August 1947

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26 January 1950

Question 13

The Equator passes through:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brazil — The Equator passes through 13 countries including Brazil, Ecuador, Kenya, Indonesia.‌​‍

Answer

India

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Australia

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Russia

Question 14

The first telegraph line in India was between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Calcutta-Diamond Harbour — First telegraph line: Calcutta to Diamond Harbour (1851) under Lord Dalhousie.‌​‍

Answer

Delhi-Agra

Answer

Bombay-Thane

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Madras-Bangalore

Question 15

The 'Grand Old Man of India' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dadabhai Naoroji — Dadabhai Naoroji = 'Grand Old Man of India'. ‌​‍He proposed the Drain of Wealth theory.

Answer

Gandhi

Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer

Tilak

Mixed Practice Test 7